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A recent survey has revealed a sharp slowdown in the growth of Britain’s private sector last month, despite businesses benefiting from lower inflation. The survey, conducted by S&P Global/CIPS, indicates that higher Bank of England interest rates have weighed on demand, resulting in a significant decline in the services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).